Kaiser Permanente's Distance Learning Program partners with accredited Universities to provide advanced degrees to nurses.
Currently there are two programs coming up. The BSN program and the MSN program, both offered through a partnership with California State University Fullerton.
These two programs offer a blended format using distance methodologies for content delivery. The RN-to-BSN program meets weekly by live, interactive videoconference at selected locations, with remaining content online and clinical work completed locally. The MSN program will have three videoconference orientations during the program and face-to-face clinical practicums in the local area, with the remainder of the classes delivered in a distance-based format (online). Both programs are offered to all qualified nurses. It is not necessary to be an employee of Kaiser Permanente to attend.
RN-to-BSN Degree Program, Fall 2007(updated 11/06/07)
In Fall 2007, California State University, Fullerton, began a third cohort of the RN-to-BSN Degree Program, in parthership with the Distance Learning Program of Kaiser Permanente's Cross-Regional Patient Care Services. Classes will use a combination of videoconference, online, and local clinical content.
* MSN – Master of Science Nursing Leadership Concentration, blended model using distance methodologies: Fall 2008(updated 11/07/07)
In Fall 2008, California State University, Fullerton, in partnership with the Distance Learning Program of Kaiser Permanente's Cross-Regional Patient Care Services, will offer a new two-year distance-based option in the Nursing Leadership concentration of the MSN program, pending approval from the Western Association of Schools and colleges (WASC).
Program Details
Master of Science Nursing, Leadership concentration
Prepares working Nurses for Leadership and Education positions
Classes start August 2008
6 semesters
Blended format utilizing distance methodologies: three videoconference orientations during the program and face to face clinical practicums in the local area; remainder of classes are
distance-based
Open to both Kaiser Permanente nurses and nurses working for other organizations (Employment with Kaiser Permanente not required)
Must already have or be eligible for a California RN license
Cost: About $15,000 (All fees and tuition subject to change by CSUF. Please see web site for most current fee information: http://nursing.fullerton.edu)
Consider the opportunity to obtain a certificate in Instructional Design and Technology (9 additional units)
We have been offering distance-based advanced Nursing degree programs for over 10 years, with the most recent partnership with CSU Fullerton starting with a BSN cohort in Fall 2001, with 98 graduates in 2004 and another 11 graduates in 2005. The second cohort began in September 2004. 86 students graduated from the program in May 2007.
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